Sutra II of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras gives us insight into the nature of consciousness and a very concise outline of the practice of yoga. In this audio discussion we will take a look at how the yogic philosophy views consciousness and also how this understanding of consciousness ultimately shapes the way in which yoga is practices.

This class is guided by Dr. Adam Cohen, teacher of Indian Psychology and Philosophy. In this class we will see how the filters of consciousness alter our perception of reality, and how through a well guided practice of yoga we can reach the ultimate transcendental state of Samadhi. This is part of a series of discourses on the Patanjali Yoga Sutras

This is an exploration of Sutra I from the Patanjali Yoga Sutras. This is the beginning of a series of lectures on the Yoga Sutras, taking our exploration of this traditional text to a different level of understanding with emphasis on personal relevance and connection through yoga psychology.

The Yoga Sutras by Patanjali mark a major turning point in the development of yogic system. This lecture series on the Yoga Sutras explores how the popular yoga sutras can be applied practically to our understanding of our bodies, minds, and spirits.

How can we bind the material dimension of our lives into unity with the spiritual dimension? Is there a way to live with a spiritual vision that pervades every action we take?

The Bagavad Gita teaches us how to live life with meaning and purpose by fusing the infinite dimension of our spirit with the finite limits of our body and mind. By living life with purpose, direction, and connection we can bring unity into every aspect of our lives.

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Who's in control? Are you living life spiritually, bodily, or both? How can we find balance between the needs of our body and our spirit? The nature of the universe is paradoxical. How can we live our lives spiritually while respecting the needs of our bodies and our mind? This class explore the relationship between body, spirit, and the universe.